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Troubleshooting
Problem
Explanation(s)/Solution(s)
Detector beeps briefly at the same
location every day, but no radar
source is in sight.
An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within
range of your route.
Detector did not alert when a
police car was in view.
VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder), a
stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use.
Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
Detector’s audible alerts become
softer after the first few alerts.
Detector is in AutoMute mode. See “AutoMute” in the Settings
and Preferences section for details.
The power-on sequence reoccurs
while you are driving.
A loose power connection can cause SmartRadar to be briefly
disconnected and will retrigger the power-on sequence. Check
all connections.
You wish to restore the factory
default settings for Preferences.
You can return your SmartRadar Preferences to the factory
default settings by holding down the BRT and SENS buttons
while you turn SmartRadar on.
The device will not turn on.
Check that vehicle ignition is on.
Check all connections.
The display feels warm.
It is normal for the device to feel warm.
Explanation of Displays
Display reads ...
Explanation
Pilot HWY
One of the many options in your SmartRadar Preferences
(pages
9–13)
KA|| K||
SmartRadar is in ExpertMeter mode
(pages 6–7)
Reset Power
SmartRadar needs to cycle power. Unplug it from power and
restart.
